2005 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

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Trunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release 
handle located inside the trunk on the latch. 
This handle will glow following exposure to 
light. Pull the release handle do

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 48 SecurityChanging the key batteryWhen the voltage of the remote control bat-
tery drops below a certain level, the Saab 
Information Display (SID) will display:
Change the battery as soon as possibl

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3 Change the battery. Fit the new battery 
so that it is positioned in the same way 
as the old battery, with the positive (+) 
side facing down.
4 Fit the two halves of the remote control

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 50 SecurityIf, when inserted into the ignition switch, 
there is a problem checking the electronic 
code of the remote control, the following 
message will appear on the SID:
Visit a Saab dealer to ha

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To avoid any inconvenience, make sure that 
anyone using the car is familiar with how the 
car alarm and the locking system work.
If the alarm has been tripped since the car 
was last lock

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 52 SecuritySwitching off the alarm if tripped
If the alarm has been triggered (direction 
indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can 
be turned off by pressing one of the buttons 
on the remote con

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Overview of functionsLocking/arming Direction indicators flash once.
Unlocking/
disarmingDirection indicators flash twice.
Unlocking/
disarming trunk 
lidDirection indicators flash three t

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SAAB 9-3 2005  Owners Manual 54 SecurityQuick guide, LED and Saab Information Display 
(SID) messagesActivity LED signal
Arming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 s.
Alarm armed Flashes once every 3 s.
Disarming Extinguishes.
Alar